Amy Climer
Ph.D., CSP
NC, US
Dr. Amy Climer is a best-selling author and expert on innovation in teams. She facilitates innovation with forward-thinking organizations such as Mayo Clinic, FOX Sports, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin. With a PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University and over 25 years of experience working with leaders and teams, she is widely regarded by executives as an asset to helping lead for innovation. She is the author of the best-selling book Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results, a book for leaders who want their teams to be more creative, but don’t know where to start. Dr. Climer’s TEDx talk The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams explains her research and philosophies on innovation. She is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas. Dr. Climer is a Certified Speaking Professional and Certified Virtual Presenter meaning that she is equally comfortable keynoting on a big stage, facilitating a retreat, or leading a webinar. In 2016, she won the Karl Rhonke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. In 2024 and 2025, CEO Monthly recognized Dr. Climer as the Most Influential CEO of Team Development in the Southeast. As an innovation consultant, she can help any leader whose team is stuck to experience innovative success by utilizing her Deliberate Creative Team system.
Dr. Amy Climer is a best-selling author and expert on innovation in teams. She facilitates innovation with forward-thinking organizations such as Mayo Clinic, FOX Sports, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin. With a PhD in Leadership and Change from Antioch University and over 25 years of experience working with leaders and teams, she is widely regarded by executives as an asset to helping lead for innovation. She is the author of the best-selling book Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results, a book for leaders who want their teams to be more creative, but don’t know where to start. Dr. Climer’s TEDx talk The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams explains her research and philosophies on innovation. She is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas. Dr. Climer is a Certified Speaking Professional and Certified Virtual Presenter meaning that she is equally comfortable keynoting on a big stage, facilitating a retreat, or leading a webinar. In 2016, she won the Karl Rhonke Creativity Award from the Association for Experiential Education. In 2024 and 2025, CEO Monthly recognized Dr. Climer as the Most Influential CEO of Team Development in the Southeast. As an innovation consultant, she can help any leader whose team is stuck to experience innovative success by utilizing her Deliberate Creative Team system.
The Deliberate Creative: How to Innovate on Demand
Deliberate Creativity: 3 Elements of Innovation
Creativity is not a special talent that some of us are born with. We all have the capacity to be creative. However, most people do not understand how creativity really works and how to tap into their own creativity. Over 60% of CEOs claim it is the #1 skill they look for in employees. Yet, organizations often inadvertently hinder creativity and innovation. In this keynote, learn three elements organizations need if they want to foster innovation. By using stories, sharing...
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Creative Synergy for Teams
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Meetings are critical to collaborative work. Meetings are where teams define new problems, explore new approaches, brainstorm ideas, and share creative insights to real problems. At least, that's what happens in effective meetings.
Ineffective meetings are plagued by distracted participants and disengaged team members. They are boring,...
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Lectures are boring. After 10 minutes we get fidgety, start zoning out, and learning goes down the tubes. Research shows that experiential education results in greater learning and engagement by students. In this fast-paced workshop learn the tools and techniques needed to make your trainings more active, interesting, and relevant leaving participants eager for more. The first portion will be focused on understanding experiential education theory and strategies, the second...
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